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The suspension is the second in two seasons for Browner. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Browner, who was injured in Week 10 against Atlanta and hasn't played since, filed an appeal of the suspension, and the Seahawks were waiting for an answer from the league.

The suspension likely ends Browner's time with the Seahawks. He will become a free agent after the season and could file for reinstatement after one year.

GARVIN FINED FOR HIT

Pittsburgh linebacker Terence Garvin was fined $25,000 for his hit on Cincinnati punter Kevin Huber in the Steelers' victory over the Bengals on Sunday night.

Huber suffered a broken jaw and a cracked vertebrae when Garvin decked him near midfield during Antonio Brown's 67-yard punt return for a touchdown. Garvin was not penalized on the play.

Huber lay still on the field for several minutes before walking off under his own power. He was scheduled to have surgery on his jaw Friday and is out for the year.

MANUEL OUT FOR BILLS

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel will miss the game against Miami because of swelling in his left knee, and Thad Lewis will start in his place.

Coach Doug Marrone said Manuel would be ready to return for the season finale against New England.

Bills receiver Stevie Johnson was excused from Sunday's game to be with his family in California after the death of his mother.

MEESTER TO RETIRE

Jacksonville Jaguars center Brad Meester is retiring after 14 seasons, walking away with franchise records for games played and started.

Meester said Sunday's game against Tennessee will be his home finale. A second-round draft pick in 2000, Meester, 36, has played his entire career in Jacksonville. He is the only person to play for every coach in franchise history: Tom Coughlin (2000-02), Jack Del Rio (2003-11), Mike Mularkey (2012) and Gus Bradley (2013).

SUPER BOWL PLANS

Transportation and football officials say they're armed with thousands of trucks and more than 60,000 tons of salt to combat weather that could jeopardize the Feb. 2 Super Bowl from kicking off as scheduled.

Stadium CEO Brad Mayne said there are several massive snow melters to clear the field. That includes one giant machine that can melt up to 600 tons of snow per hour.

AROUND THE LEAGUE

Matt Schaub will start at quarterback for an injured Case Keenum against Denver when Houston will try to end a 12-game skid. Schaub, benched after six games, will start for the first time since Oct. 13. Keenum has an injury to a ligament in his right thumb and was unable to grip the football on Tuesday. Interim Coach Wade Phillips also said running back Ben Tate will be placed on the injured reserve after another injury to his broken ribs. ...

Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco will wear a brace on his left knee in Sunday's game against New England, a precautionary move in the wake of the injury he suffered Monday. Flacco practiced with the brace Wednesday. He says his knee is “a little stiff,” but does not expect it to be a hindrance. ...

Kansas City signed tight end Richard Gordon and put tight end Dominique Jones on the reserve/nonfootball illness list as part of several roster moves. ...

Santonio Holmes said he would be willing to take a pay cut to remain with the Jets after this season. He is likely to be cut because of his hefty salary that includes a salary cap number of $10.75 million. ...

Tennessee put cornerback Coty Sensabaugh on IR because of a foot injury. ...

Washington linebacker London Fletcher, 38 said there's a “99 percent” chance he'll retire at the end of the season. …

New Orleans coach Sean Payton said the Saints signed veteran kicker Shayne Graham and will start rookie Terron Armstead at left tackle against Carolina. He said the Saints also have signed safety Eric Frampton.

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